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University Parallel, A.S. - Biology (TTP)

Degree: Associate of Science
Major: University Parallel
Area of Emphasis: Biology
Department: Science
CIP Code: (16) 24.0101.01

For more information, visit the Mathematics and Science webpage or contact the Math and Science division at 615.230.3261 or mathscience@volstate.edu.

This pathway is for students who plan to transfer to the university to complete a B.S. degree in biology, genetics, microbiology, or biotechnology. The B.S. degree in biology prepares graduates to continue their education in professional (dental, medical, pharmacy, physical therapy, optometry, veterinary) or graduate programs or to enter the workforce as research scientists in university or industrial laboratories, biological consultants, or as scientists in local, state, or federal agencies. 

Transfer Options
Tennessee Transfer Pathways (TTPs) are advising tools designed to help community college students plan for transferring to a Tennessee public university or select regionally accredited, non-profit Tennessee private colleges and universities to complete their baccalaureate degree. The TTPs also constitute an agreement between community colleges and four-year colleges/universities confirming that community college courses meet major preparation requirements. For transfer to other four-year institutions, contact an advisor at the senior institution.  Note: Due to the transferability to a four-year institution, there are to be no course substitutions where a specific course is required in the TTP curriculum guide.  

Graduation Requirement

  • All students graduating with a degree from VSCC are required to take the E-Proficiency Profile (EPP) to meet graduation requirements. More information can be found on the Graduation Exit Exam webpage.

General Education Core Requirements - Credits (42)

Area of Emphasis Requirements - Credits (19-20)

Total Degree Requirements - Credits (61-62)

Footnotes

1 Students who select Biology TTP with the intention to concentrate in pre-med or other pre-health fields at the university are strongly recommended to take Introduction to Psychology and Introduction to Sociology.  

2 At UT Knoxville, the math course must be MATH 1920 (Calculus II)

Recommended Schedule

This is a recommended schedule. Learning Support, pre-requisites and other academic factors may impact this schedule.  See your advisor to create a degree plan.

DegreeWorks, along with the correct catalog, should be utilized by students for all of their educational planning.  Students can monitor their progress toward a degree or certificate and view missing requirements with the DegreeWorks audit, which is accessible through My Volstate.

First Year - Fall Semester - Credits (14)

First Year - Spring Semester - Credits (15)

Second Year - Fall Semester - Credits (16-17)

Second Year - Spring Semester - Credits (16)